Billionaire venture capitalist, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir Technologies, early Facebook investor, and prominent Trump supporter. Appeared in Epstein's black book with three phone numbers. Documentary evidence shows a multi-year social and professional relationship with Epstein spanning 2012 through 2017, including direct email correspondence, attendance at shared gatherings at Epstein's Manhattan residence, inclusion on Epstein's seminar guest lists, and co-organizing the off-the-record ‘Dialog 2014’ retreat at Sundance Resort to which Epstein was explicitly invited.
NEW EVIDENCE (2025-2026 DOJ releases): Epstein's staff sent Thiel's dietary requirements to island and household staff in preparation for in-person meetings, indicating recurring planned visits. A recorded conversation between Epstein and former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak contains Epstein referencing Thiel and floating Palantir Technologies as a potential job placement for Barak, suggesting Epstein presented himself as an intermediary capable of brokering senior roles at Thiel's firm. Email chains document discussions about the Trump campaign intersecting with Epstein's network.
Thiel attended a September 2014 gathering at Epstein's Manhattan residence alongside Bill Gates and Mort Zuckerman, and in August 2015 attended a private dinner at Baume restaurant in Palo Alto hosted by Reid Hoffman where Epstein, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Joi Ito were also present. Epstein described a social visit by Thiel as ‘fun’ in email correspondence. Sources include CNBC and Byline Times.
No allegations of wrongdoing in connection with Epstein have been made against Peter Thiel.